Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Process & Improvement

Samtec, Inc; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to improve product quality and processes across manufacturing. The MQE will lead quality initiatives, analyze data, implement corrective actions, and sustain quality performance gains.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in quality roles, familiarity with ISO/TS/IATF, and Lean/5S practice. The role emphasizes systematic problem solving and process enhancements in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; Six Sigma Green Belt a plus.
• 5+ years in process quality, quality assurance, or operations management.
• Experience with ISO 9001/9100 or IATF 16949 is ideal.
• LEAN and 5S methods; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Initiate projects to improve product quality, process capability and yields.
• Develop and implement quality systems to drive sustainable results.
• Apply advanced measurement tools and analyze results to identify root causes.
• Create and review qualification plans for product transfers and changes.
• Provide training on measurement equipment and quality methods to staff.
• Audit processes for conformance to standards and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor KPI data and report findings regularly.

Skills

Quality engineering

LEAN

5S

Multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

DOE

PFMEA

SPC

Job description

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to improve product quality and processes across manufacturing. The MQE will lead quality initiatives, analyze data, implement corrective actions, and sustain quality performance gains.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in quality roles, familiarity with ISO/TS/IATF, and Lean/5S practice. The role emphasizes systematic problem solving and process enhancements in a manufacturing setting.